Serious crash on the A39 in North Devon - 17 Sep 2020

Accident reference 2020500986828

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 17 September 2020 at 17:23 a serious collision occurred near A39, North Devon involving 1 vehicle (motorcycle - unknown cc) and 2 casualties (2 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.083415, -4.055579

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2020500986828
Police Reference 500986828
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 2
Police Force Devon & Cornwall
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A39
Second Road A39
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 582
Highway Authority E10000008
LSOA Code E01020139

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle - unknown cc
Vehicle Age 16 years
Engine Capacity 1450cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Other
Home Area Type Unknown
IMD Decile 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Motorcycle - unknown cc rider or passenger
Age 53
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown
IMD Decile 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Motorcycle - unknown cc rider or passenger
Age 56
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown
IMD Decile 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

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Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.